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Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read more -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read more -
4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 29, 2020.
After treating you for periodontal (gum) disease for some time, we may suggest you see a periodontist, a specialist in gum conditions and diseases. There are a number of Read more -
Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
Dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement with their life-like appearance, high success rate and durability. If you have significant dental issues, they may seem like the perfect answer. Read more -
These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.
Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more -
Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
Currently, one-third of Americans are either diabetic or have prediabetic symptoms. Caused by an imbalance in blood sugar levels, diabetes can complicate and increase the risk for other inflammatory Read more -
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.
While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: May 27, 2017.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more